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Bible Verse of The Day – Cast Out the Scoffer – 7-16-17

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Greetings in the name of Jesus!

Almost every one of us has had to deal with a scoffer at some point in our lives. There’s even a good chance that we all know one now. Scoffers bring division and contention wherever they go.

What is a scoffer and how do we deal with the negativity of them?

We just published a new video on this topic. And because just about everyone reading this has to deal with a scoffer in their lives, we’d love to have you watch it.

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Scoffers can create havoc wherever they sow their negativity. It follows them everywhere they go.

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There are things that we can do to fix the scoffer problem, and it’s not as hard as you might think.

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Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-15-17

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Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Way too often this verse is quoted when someone goes through a tragedy or a terrible loss of some kind.

But, this verse is about more than just tragic situations. It applies to every situation in our lives.

Sometimes we go through things that might look bad on the surface, but really aren’t so bad if we let God show us what’s really going on.

I remember, many years ago, when the factory I had worked at for almost 13 years announced that they were closing up. I was devastated initially. I had a family to support and I had no idea how I would do that with my job disappearing.

But, what I saw as a terrible thing, God used as an opportunity to help me move up.

By His hand, God used that situation to allow me to go back to school at 36 years old and get certifications in various types of computer networking and server management. That opened the doors for me to move into the I.T. field, where I worked for the next 7-10 years.

From there, God used that as a stepping stone for us to move in to ministry, using computers and the internet to reach out to people around the world to share His word and teach His life-changing truths.

Little did I know, when I felt so betrayed by my former employer, that I would eventually have God as my new employer and CEO!

So, if you see things changing in your life, and it looks like things are on the downturn, don’t give up hope and don’t lose faith.

God can take those things that scare us and cause us to pull back in fear and turn them into something very good.

Trust Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-14-17

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Matthew 7:7 (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Jesus told us that if we ask, we will receive. This is a truth to live by. God is a good Father who gives us what we need in our lives here on earth.

Many times, we hear this quoted by people claiming that we can and should use this principle to gain abundant amounts of material wealth and prosperity.

That is not the truth. That is a perversion of scripture that has taken a simple verse and twisted it to promote a dangerous doctrine. And people with itching ears have flocked to it, with their hopes and hearts set on getting rich. God is treated as a magic piggy bank that can be shaken and manipulated until money falls out.

Based on that teaching, wealth comes first. And, sadly, God is placed somewhere below first place. He is a means to an end. A Genie in a lamp, to be rubbed and used to fulfill wishes on demand.

But God always needs to come first. Our number 1 priority should be to grow closer to Him and please Him. God has told us that if we do that, He will honor our commitment and bless us. But the blessings should never be the motivating factor.

Clearly, God has no problem with us becoming wealthy. But becoming wealthy requires hard work, dedication and perseverance, not just speaking it into existence or hoping that God will drop it out of the sky because we ask Him over and over again.

So, let us give to God. Let us give with a pure heart and no motives. And when we’re in need, we can ask of Him without shame and with expectancy that He will give to us also.

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-13-17

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Psalm 51:10 (NKJV) 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

We can get a hard heart just by listening to and watching people do negative things around us or to us. If we listen enough and we take it to heart, what they say and do can cause us to get angry and upset on the inside.

Even though we aren’t the ones doing and saying them, the things we see and hear can definitely affect our own hearts.

How do we keep ourselves from letting our hearts get hard when we’re exposed to these things over long periods of time?

We have to be careful to let God examine us and help us not to take on what others are doing and saying. We can’t let it reside in us.

When we hear and see such things, it does bother us and it should to some degree. But, instead of letting it give us an attitude, we need to turn it over to God, asking Him to help in that very situation.

Holding onto to the negative things we see and hear all day long, whether in our home, on our job, in our church, out on the streets or wherever else we may go will build a “wall” up in our own hearts.

And if we’re not careful, our talk and our actions can become like theirs.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-12-17

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Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Have we ever wondered why sometimes we don’t get what we ask for or what we need?

Sometimes we don’t get all our needs met because we don’t have the faith and trust we need in God to let Him handle it. We feel like we have to take care of it and then, if we can’t handle it ourselves, we have no other option but to let Him try.

That’s not faith. That’s just us saying “God, I have no other way, I’m stuck and I need You to try now”.

That “NOW” is the problem we have. That “NOW” will get us in deeper trouble and can hurt us if we wait too long. It’s that very “NOW” that God wants us to learn to get away from.

We think we have to try to give it our all before we hand it over to God. But it’s not about how long we can stick it out, trying to do it on our own. It’s really about how quickly we turn it over to God and let Him guide us through it.

Many of us tend to make the mistake of thinking that handing it over to Him means simply sitting back and letting Him do everything. But that’s not always true. Most times He will still require us to do something.

The difference, though, is that the things we will be doing will be Spirit-led, not based on our emotions or our intellect.

Not getting all our needs met is not God’s fault. It’s ours. The “NOW” mark is throwing us off and keeping us from getting the help we need in the timing we need it.

Let God meet our needs today. Ask Him for help. And listen to Him as He guides our steps.

It doesn’t mean He will always give us a clear-cut answer right away. But the process will begin as we trust Him with it and we pray, watch, listen and obey.

Don’t wait so long before bringing Him onboard. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-11-17

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Genesis 6:13 (NKJV) 13 And God said to Noah, “The end of all flesh has come before Me, for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

It’s interesting that certain people, such as scientists, kings, political leaders, people with power, etc. think that they are untouchable and can do whatever they want.

They don’t realize how powerful God is and that the power they think they have, they don’t have at all. They only have what God allows them to have.

We also do not have the power or control we think we have.

Do we understand that in a split second all that we have worked for, our money, home, business, ministry, family, etc., could be gone? That’s right, just like that.

What causes us to think that we are in CONTROL and have power over our own lives?

It’s a false sense of security, and it stems from pride. And pride is not from God.

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Just a little reminder today about Who is really in control and that our fear should not be of man or of losing what we have built up in treasures. Instead, we should have a reverent fear of our Lord, His might and His power and all that He is.

If we want to put our efforts into building anything worth keeping, build it in knowing Him and following His commandments. He is our strong tower.

Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-10-17

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Psalm 116:6 (NLT) 6 The Lord protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, and he saved me.

God wants us to have childlike faith. Faith is the foundation of our walk with Him. In fact, without faith, we can’t please God.

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Childlike faith is what God asks of us, but what does that mean. What is childlike faith?

Having faith like a child means that we give someone 100% trust. We don’t question them. We don’t doubt them. We know that if they say they will do something, then they will do it. No questions asked.

Children trust parents unconditionally, unless they have been given a reason not to do so. When a child jumps into their daddy’s arms, they fully expect and know that he will catch them. They don’t stop and think about it. They don’t question whether he will catch them or not. They just jump.

And so it is with our Father in heaven. He wants us to trust Him with everything about our lives. The little things and the big things. The critically important and the not-so-important.

Jesus Himself said that unless we become like children, we can’t enter into the kingdom of God.

Matthew 18:2-3 (NKJV) 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

He is God Almighty, Jehovah Jireh. He is the Alpha and the Omega, who was, and is, and is to come.

Trust Him with everything. Jump into His arms.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – What Makes You Happy? – 7-9-17

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Hello!

We all have things that make us happy. What makes each of us happy will vary greatly from one person to another.

We just published a new video on this topic. We hope you will take a few minutes and watch it.

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For some of us, a new gadget makes us happy. For others, it might be new furniture, a new car or some other kind of tangible item that puts a smile on our face.

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For others, it might be our job, our career or our finances that give us happiness. In this new video, we talk about all of these things. And we also discuss what God’s word says about this.

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Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-8-17

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Psalm 37:4 (NKJV) 4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

There is one true source for happiness and contentment. It isn’t money, homes, cars, jobs or any other tangible item.

God is our source. He is the One who holds us up and carries us through everything that we face in our lives.

As His children, it’s important that we look to Him for our happiness and contentment. He will never fail us. He will never let us down. And He will never leave us or forsake us.

When we trust Him and put Him first in everything, we can never go wrong!

And as we delight ourselves in Him, He will transform us and change the way we see things and the way we think.

When we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart.

Delight yourself in Him. Put Him first in everything and watch Him transform your heart and your life.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-7-17

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Genesis 18:14 (NKJV) 14 Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

God spoke to Abraham and told him that his wife, Sarah, would have a son at the appointed time. Sarah had been barren for years, and now they were both old and well past the age of having children.

Do you feel like you are just chomping at the bit to get something done on your home, or save up to purchase a car to drive? Maybe you have been waiting for a spouse or for your children to change in their behavior.

Some people are waiting for things to change in their marriage. You are praying and believing God, but you feel like it will never change; it feels like it’s too late.

I want to remind you today of His appointed time and Whom your faith is in.

God is not going to leave you empty-handed. He will not turn His back on you, and He will not ignore you. Your prayer is not voided out.

He is God. He is forever and ever! He doesn’t forget what we have asked of Him, even if we haven’t seen any changes as of yet.

He won’t disappoint us. He won’t say “Oh, my dear child, you have asked me for so much. You met your quota and I cannot give you another thing”.

God is faithful. God is Good. He will remember, and you will get your answer as you stay steadfast in your faith. Sing praises to Him today, for in that appointed time He will meet your needs!

Psalm 57:7 (NKJV) 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-6-17

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John 10:27 (NKJV) 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

The Lord speaks to His children, each and every one of us, from time to time. Many people ask what His voice sounds like. We get asked quite frequently, “how do I hear God’s voice?”.

Learning to hear His voice takes time. It also requires a willingness on our part to stop what we are doing and hear what He is saying. It takes us listening to what we hear and then doing what He may be asking us to do. It’s a faith walk.

Sometimes we may find ourselves making a mistake, thinking we were doing the right thing. Later we realize it was not Him, but merely our own desire or idea.

It’s OK if we have missed it at times. We just need to repent and get back on the right track. God does not expect us to be perfect at this.

To learn His voice takes drawing close to Him and, over time, we will get better at it.

We are always learning as we go and it doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes listening and discerning, which the Holy Spirit will help us with as we go.

Don’t be afraid to ask God to speak to you and to help you with your decisions. He is always willing and ready.

Just listen. He may bring the answer to us in a way we would never have expected. So we need to be open minded and use His word as our guide and our measuring stick. His voice will always line up with His word, the Holy Bible.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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